how deep is the hudson river

The Hudson River averages about 30 feet (9 meters) deep along much of its navigable length, but its deepest point plunges to around 200–203 feet (about 61–62 meters).

Quick Scoop: How deep is the Hudson River?

• Average depth (south of Troy, NY): about 30 feet (9.1 m).

• Typical maintained shipping channel depth (NYC–Albany area): about 30–32 feet (9–9.7 m).

• Around New York City harbor and lower Hudson: mid‑channel depths commonly exceed 40 feet (about 13 m).

• Deepest point, called “World’s End” (between the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Constitution Island): about 202–203 feet (61–62 m).

So, if you imagine most of the river being roughly a three‑story building deep, the very deepest hole is more like a 20‑story building of water stacked straight down.

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